CLASS A – CATTLE
Dairy and Beef
Mail Pre-registration forms and entry fee to:
Ruth Naples, Supt.
Kathy Naples, Assistant Supt.
Chester Fair
P.O. Box 646, Chester, CT 06912
Telephone: (203) 421-3070
Postmark after July 15th
Note: Health charts from the Commissioner of Agriculture required for all cattle entries.
Recommendations of Committee on Fairs as adopted by the Connecticut
Purebred Dairy Cattle Association:
- All cattle must have a health certificate issued within 60 days of their first show from an accredited veterinarian stating that the animal is in good health and not showing signs of infectious, contagious and/or communicable diseases. All exhibitors must send a copy of health chart to superintendent with entries. Copy will be returned after show.
- All entries must originate from herds that meet the testing and health requirements of the State of Connecticut. State livestock inspectors may request proof of compliance with state requirements.
- All animals must have permanent identification. (Tattoo, ear tag, or microchip plus a reader.)
- ALL ANIMALS MUST HAVE RABIES VACCINATION AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE FAIR.
- Out of state cattle: All cattle over 3 months of age must have a negative TB test within 12 months prior to show date. Cattle under 3 months of age may go on the dam’s TB test chart if the dam was tested for TB within the past 12 months and a copy of the results provided. All brucellosis vaccinated female cattle over 18 months of age and all bulls and non-vaccinated female cattle 6 months of age and older shall have a negative Brucellosis test within 12 months prior to their first show date. Steers and spayed heifers are exempt from brucella testing. Animals must be accompanied by a health certificate and test charts approved by the appropriate animal health official in the state of origin.
- Registration or lease papers will be required for all animals except crossbred beef
- A minimum amount of bedding will be provided.
- Space will be reserved on a first come basis.
- An entry fee of $2.00 per animal to be mailed with entry.
- Livestock exhibitors planning to use the wash rack must provide their own hose with a shutoff nozzle.
- No campers on the grounds.
- Animals may be removed after 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
- There will be a limit of two entries per class.
No. 1 – DAIRY CATTLE
Standard Classification for Country Fairs as Recommended by the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association of Connecticut.
Recognized Breeds to be judged: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey and Milking Short Horn
Prizes
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| $28. | $26. | $24. | $22. | $19. |
Females
- Spring Heifer Calf born 3/1/07 & over 4 months of age
- Winter Heifer Calf born 12/1/06 to 2/28/07
- Fall Heifer Calf born 9/1/06 to 11/30/06
- Summer Yearling Heifer ;Born 6/1/06 to 8/31/06
- Spring Yearling Heifer ;born 3/1/06 to 5/31/06
- Winter Yearling Heifer born 12/1/05 to 2/29/06
- Fall Yearling Heifer born 9/1/05 to 11/30/05
- JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE wins Rosette
Reserve Champion Female wins Rosette
Prizes:
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| $30 | $28 | $26 | $24 | $22 |
- 2-year -Old Cow born 9/1/04 to 8/31/05
- 3-Year-Old Cow born 9/1/03 to 8/31/04
- 4-Year-Old Cow born 9/1/02 to 8/31/03
- Aged Cow born before 9/1/02
- Dry Cow – Any age calved at least once
- Best Udder Judged from championship class, classes 9-12
- Senior Champion Female wins Rosette.
- Reserve Senior Champion Female wins Rosette
Prizes:
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| $31 | $29 | $27 | $25 | $23 |
- Best Three Females -Any age all bred & owned by exhibitor
- Dairy Herd: to consist of three cows all calved at least once
- Get of Sire — to consist of three animals – the get of one sire
- Produce of Dam – 2 animals the produce of one cow
- Dam and Daughter pair – one cow and female offspring
- Supreme Champion Female wins Trophy
All breed and Reserve Champions Compete
Reserve Supreme Champion wins Rosette
Costume Contest
Prizes
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| $16 | $15 | $12 | $10 |
SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
Prizes
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| $16 | $15 | $12 | $10 |
| Novice | 11 &under | 12 to 15 | 16 to 19 |
Juniors must enter showmanship to be eligible for Junior Show
DAIRY & BEEF
A Herdsman Award will be presented By the Chester Fair Association
No. 2 – BEEF CATTLE
Ruth Naples, Superintendent
Telephone: (203) 421-3070
Recognized breeds to be judged: Angus, Hereford, Simmental, and Crossbred.
Requirements are the same as for dairy cattle.
Steers and spayed heifers need not be calf hood vaccinated but must be T.B. tested.
Prizes
|
1st |
2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| $30 | $28 | $26 | $24 |
$22 |
- Steer – light weight
- Steer – medium weight
- Steer – heavy weight
Grand Champion Steer wins Rosette
Reserve Champion Steer wins Rosette
STEERS WILL BE WEIGHED BEFORE THE SHOW
Prizes:
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| $28 | $26 | $24 | $22 | $19 |
- Heifer Calf – over 4 months
- Heifer – 6 - 12 months
- Heifer 12-18 months
- Heifer 18-24 months, not in milk
Junior Champion Female
Prizes:
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| $30 | $28 | $26 | $24 | $22 |
- Cow – 2 years and under 3
- Cow – 3 years and 4 years
- Cow – 5 and over
Senior Champion Female wins Rosette
Grand Champion Female wins Rosette
Reserve Champion Female wins Rosette
Prizes:
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| $31 | $29 | $27 | $25 | $23 |
- Best Three Females (any age, bred and owned by the exhibitor)
- Beef Herd – 3 cows (all 2 years and over, all calved at once, all owned by the exhibitor)
- Get of Sire – 3 animals (all three from the same sire, owned by the same exhibitor)
- Produce of Dam – 2 animals (any age produced and owned by the exhibitor)
- Cow and calf
Showmanship Classes
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| $16 | $15 | $12 | $10 |
Fitting & Showmanship, Novice
Fitting & Showmanship, 11 and under
Fitting & Showmanship, 12-15
Fitting & Showmanship, 16-19
Costume Contest
